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KV53 RZW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,491 mi
Last recorded72,491 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 RZW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 72,491 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 72,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,207 miles

inspection covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,207 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

inspection covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 59,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outersill covers

Fail 5 May 2015 59,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outersill covers

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,631 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

nearside front wheel slight bind

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyre,s have heavily cracked side walls

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyre,s have heavily cracked side walls

front wipers slightly smearing screen

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres cracked and persished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres cracked and persished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,261 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,081 miles

very slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,013 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 26,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,983 miles

advise off side rear wheel arch trim damaged

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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KV53 RZW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 RZW registered?

KV53 RZW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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